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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.28, 1,013.13 and 497.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.28, 1,013.13 and 497.76 is: 686.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.28 : 1,013.13 = 497.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.28/1,013.13 = 497.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.28x = 1,013.13 × 497.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.28x = 504,295.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,295.59/734.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.79

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